boat winterizing

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:37 am

If you put oil in the plugs you really don't need to fog the engine. It is essentially the same thing. However, I prefer the fog over the tea spoon of oil.

To find the carburators, look at the front of the engine. Looks like they are tucked away behind an air cleaner. You may not need to remove the air cleaner if there is a little nipple like on the tire of a car. There will likely be a cap (same as a car tire). You can actually hook the fogging oil directly to that and get all cylinders at the same time.
Would have to see your motor to be sure.
Can you get a pic of the front of the motor?

MT

Post by **banjo** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:44 am

I'll have another look. The front of the motor is just half a black plastic case (air filter?) and half an oil reservoir.

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:50 am

40hp merc 2 stroke right?
What year?

MT

Post by **banjo** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:57 am

Yep. Year marked on the motor is 1999.

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:41 am

Best I can tell is there is no little nipple (tee hee) thingy on your motor.
So, to fog it, pull off your air cleaner and spray into the carbs. I expect there is 3 carbs (as there are 3 cylinders).

Pull off the cover, fire up the motor (with muffs of course) and rev around 1500rpm. Spray fogging oil in each cylinder for approx 3-5 seconds each. Do this till the fogging spray is gone. Then immediately shut off engine.
You are fogged!

Don't forget all the other stuff too like the lower unit oil, and gas stabilizer, and full tank, etc.

Good luck.

M.T. Livewell

Post by **banjo** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:20 pm

Cool, thanks for the help. I'll be trying it tonite.
Also, is it best to change the lower unit oil now... or can I just drain it now, and then fill it up in the spring?

Post by **Wall-I-Guy** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:00 pm

banjo wrote:Cool, thanks for the help. I'll be trying it tonite.
Also, is it best to change the lower unit oil now... or can I just drain it now, and then fill it up in the spring?

I should think if you leave it empty over the winter, you run the chance of moisture collecting in there. This obviously will lead to the potential for rusting.

I'd fill it now personally.

Post by **MichaelVandenberg** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:15 pm

Here are some videos that should help you out:

http://www.boattest.com/engines-outboard.aspx

Specifically check out Winter Lay-up Tips.

Cheers,

Mike

Post by **BASSSTALKER** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:27 pm

Here is some more that I found

Remove all batteries and properly check the charge on each one. Store them in your basement on a wooden shelf, a cement floor can harm your battery. Don't forget to check the charge on those batteries at least twice during the winter as well.

Undo the winch strap from the bow, it can only help to have all that pressure relieved from the bow hook and the strap itself.

Put some dielectric compound on the trailer electrical and light connectors. I also take an old mated end as well and plug it on the trailer connector to prevent exposure, I will do this as well to my truck if needed

I will always put everything from my boat in one area of the basement or garage so that I am not looking everywhere in the spring for a few important items.
- I take off my trailer tires altogether.
- In the spring I wax my boat to help protect it.
- I check my boat regularly in the winter to make sure it has not become a home for mice or similar

BASSSTALKER

Post by **Rideaufish** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:40 pm

Banjo wrote:

As you can tell by the question... I'm not that mechanically inclined.

Please becareful when you fog as mentioned before the motor must have water going thru to cool ether with ear muffs or a garbage can ect. If you dont run water you can and will ruin your water pump and over heat the motor. Yes you should refill the gear case (lower unit ) also pull the prop and get all the nasty stuff off the shaft weeds fishing line ect this will help to save the seal. Dont be afraid to take it to someone if you are not comfortable doing whats needed the price paid now can be less than what is need to be done if not done right.